Beverley, WA: suburb profile

The population of Beverley WA is 1,109 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Beverley is $520 per week ($27,040 per year). Median rent in Beverley is $200 per week ($867 per month). Beverley has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Beverley has a population density of 2.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Beverley is England. The most common religion is No religion (39.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Filipino. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Beverley is $975.

Population
1,109
Census 2021
Median income
$520/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$200/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
57years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Beverley vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Beverley is $520 a week, 35% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 662nd of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $200 a week, $120 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 21.4% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 57, 16 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBeverleyTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$520/wk$806/wk −35%$766/wk
Household income$935/wk$1,722/wk −46%$1,637/wk
Rent$200/wk$320/wk −38%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$975/mo$1,759/mo −45%$1,733/mo
Median age5741 +16 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.4%18.6% +2.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Beverley, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Beverley Population

1,109 residents at the 2021 Census.

Beverley Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$520/wk
$27,040 per year
Ranked 8,005 of 14,663
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
Ranked 7,374 of 14,663
Median Age
57years
19 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$975/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Beverley Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $935/wk
Median rent $200/wk
Rent to income 21.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Beverley against your income

About $4,052 a month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $735/wk
Rent share 21.4%

Beverley Map

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Beverley, Western Australia: 32.0941°S, 116.8956°E

Beverley

People in Beverley

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (555) Female 50.0% (556)

Population Density

2.9
people per km²
1,109 people · 384.5 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,303
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
7.5%
Philippines
1.9%
New Zealand
1.7%
Scotland
0.7%
Germany
0.6%
India
0.6%
Italy
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Filipino
1.0%
Tagalog
0.7%
Afrikaans
0.3%
Cantonese
0.3%
German
0.3%
Malayalam
0.3%
Arabic
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
44.1%
Australian
40.3%
Scottish
9.8%
Irish
9.0%
Australian Aboriginal
3.6%
German
3.0%
Dutch
1.9%
Filipino
1.9%
Italian
1.3%
French
1.0%
Indian
1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
39.3%
Anglican
22.0%
Not stated
12.8%
Catholic
11.9%
Christian (other)
3.1%
Uniting Church
3.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.2%
Baptist
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
47.9% 466
Separated
4.1% 40
Divorced
13.5% 131
Widowed
8.2% 80
Never married
26.2% 255

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
42.8%
Couple: children under 15
31.8%
Couple: no children under 15
14.2%
One parent: no children under 15
6.3%
One parent: children under 15
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
36.1%
2 persons
41.0%
3 persons
10.8%
4 persons
6.5%
5 persons
4.3%
6+ persons
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Beverley

Housing Tenure

Of the 461 occupied private dwellings in Beverley at the 2021 Census, 13.4% were rented, 54.7% owned outright and 24.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.9% 18 dwellings
Owned outright
54.7% 252 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
24.3% 112 dwellings
Rented
13.4% 62 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.2% 10 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.6%
2 bedrooms
20.1%
3 bedrooms
53.2%
4 bedrooms
16.3%
5 bedrooms
3.6%
6+ bedrooms
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
16.2%
$300-$449/mo
3.8%
$450-$599/mo
2.9%
$600-$799/mo
13.3%
$800-$999/mo
15.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
25.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.0%
1 vehicle
33.5%
2 vehicles
36.1%
3 vehicles
16.4%
4+ vehicles
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Beverley

Employment

Employed full-time
24.7% 207 people
Employed part-time
16.1% 135 people
Unemployed
4.2% 35 people
Not in labour force
55.0% 461 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Managers
22.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.1%
Professionals
17.6%
Community & Personal Service
12.9%
Labourers
9.5%
Clerical & Administrative
7.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.1%
Sales Workers
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.4%
$1-$149/wk
1.2%
$150-$299/wk
2.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
14.0%
$500-$649/wk
7.2%
$650-$799/wk
12.0%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.9%
$4,000+/wk
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.8%
$1-$149/wk
2.7%
$150-$299/wk
7.6%
$300-$399/wk
10.1%
$400-$499/wk
8.0%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.9%
$3,500+/wk
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.9%
Did not go to work
16.0%
Walked only
5.3%
Car (passenger)
4.4%
Bus
2.2%
Other
2.2%
Truck
0.9%
Bicycle
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.9%
Bachelor Degree
21.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.7%
Certificate I/II
4.0%
Postgraduate Degree
3.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
19.9%
Education
15.2%
Management & Commerce
14.1%
Society & Culture
12.6%
Agriculture & Environment
11.5%
Health
11.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.3%
Architecture & Building
6.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
37.8%
Secondary: Government
23.5%
Pre-school
13.4%
Secondary: Catholic
10.9%
Vocational Education
8.4%
Primary: Catholic
3.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
81.4%
Has need for assistance
7.9%
Need for assistance not stated
11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
122
Arthritis
74
Asthma
57
Diabetes
50
Heart disease
46
Lung condition
39
Cancer
22
Stroke
13
Kidney disease
9
Dementia
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.8% 127
Did not provide
85.2% 731

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
26.3% 227
Not a volunteer
73.7% 635

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
5.4% 47
Never served
94.6% 818

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
21.6%
1 child
9.6%
2 children
32.1%
3 children
24.5%
4 children
7.0%
5+ children
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
12
1961: 1970
53
1971: 1980
26
1981: 1990
27
1991: 2000
18
2001: 2010
26
2011: 2015
9
2016
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

10.9%
moved in the last year
32.1%
moved in the last 5 years
8.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
41.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
849
Moved from WA
60
Moved: same area (SA2)
32
Moved from NSW
5
Moved from NT
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.1%
5: 14 hours
28.7%
15: 29 hours
14.9%
30+ hours
15.0%
Did not do domestic work
25.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
79.0%
Step family: no other children
12.3%
Other couple: children only
4.9%
Blended family: no other children
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wagin
Income: $621/wk Rent: $195/wk $5/wk less rent
Fitzroy Crossing
Income: $486/wk Rent: $100/wk $100/wk less rent
Dampier Peninsula
Income: $416/wk Rent: $120/wk $80/wk less rent
Halls Creek (WA)
Income: $452/wk Rent: $125/wk $75/wk less rent

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beverley

What is the population of Beverley WA?

The population of Beverley WA is 1,109 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2.9 people per km². Beverley is ranked #3,818 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Beverley?

The median personal income in Beverley WA is $520 per week, or $27,040 per year. The median household income is $935 per week. Family income is $1,303 per week. Beverley is ranked #8,005 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Beverley?

Median rent in Beverley WA is $200 per week ($867 per month). Rent represents 21.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Beverley ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Beverley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Beverley WA is $975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Beverley?

The median age in Beverley WA is 57 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Beverley a good suburb to live in?

Beverley is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,109. The median income is $520/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50116. All dollar figures in AUD.